November, 2014 Early Links is based at Hartnett House, creating child friendly communities. If you have any ideas or queries about the program please contact Gabi. If you have additions for future editions of the newsletter please contact Kirsty. Email us at: [email protected] Parent-Child Mother Goose Program: Thursdays 9.30 – 11.00 2-4 year olds Hartnett House, 123 Albion St, Brunswick Thursdays 11.30 – 1.00 0-2 year olds Hartnett House, 123 Albion St, Brunswick Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30 Multi aged Belle Vue Park Primary School Morell St, Glenroy These are the programs we currently run, during the school terms, Please email [email protected] for details and to book in. PLEASE BE ADVISED BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS SPACES ARE LIMITED. Local Regular Storytime and Rhyme Time Sessions: Moreland Libraries: Weekly Storytime Sessions Brunswick - Thursday 10.30am Coburg - Friday 10.30am Campbell Turnbull - Wednesday 11.30am Fawkner - Wednesday 11.30am Glenroy - Monday 10.30am Rhyme Time Sessions Brunswick - Friday 10.30 or 11.30am Coburg - Thursday 10.30 and 11.30am Fawkner - Tuesday 11.30am Glenroy - Wednesday 11.30am Bilingual Storytimes th Greek - Coburg - Monday 24 , 5.30pm th Italian - Coburg - Tuesday 11 , 10.30am http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/morelandlibraries.html Toy Libraries: DarebinToy Library: Reservoir Library 10-11am. First and third Thursday of every month Moreland Toy Shed: Scout Hall, 14A Jolley St, W Brunswick, 9.30-11.30am Friday & Saturday Broadmeadows Community Toy Library: 1-3 Bannister St, Jacana, 9am-1pm Tuesday & Thursday http://www.toylibraries.org.au/area/vic Darebin Libraries: Weekly Storytime Sessions Northcote - Tuesday 10.30am Reservoir - Friday 10.30am Preston - Wednesday 10.30am Shake Rattle and Rhyme rd th Preston - Mon 3 & 17 11.00am th th Reservoir - Wed 12 & 26 11.00am http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/ Special Bilingual Storytime at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre: Thursdays 10.30-11.30am http://www.broadmeadowsshopping.co m.au/Event/Hume-City-Story-reading/ Brunswick Library has moved back to it’s original location at the corner of Dawson St and Sydney Rd. They are having a number of events to celebrate during September Some Local Recommended Playgroups: Moreland Play Bus, Mondays 10-11am FG Cox Reserve, cnr Peterson Ave & Claremont St, Coburg North. For children 0-6 and their parents/carers. Rebecca: 9386 7128 or [email protected] Coffee Chat’n’play Uniting Church Hall, Victoria St, Coburg. Activities for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Fridays 10.30-12pm during school terms. Gold coin donation. http://www.coburgunitingchurch.org/activities.htm Croxton Uniting Church Playgroup Uniting Church Hall, 326 St Georges Rd, Thornbury, (Cnr Shaftesbury Pde) Provides activities for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Wednesdays 10-12pm during school terms. Gold coin donation. Moreland Playgroups Moreland Primary School, Moreland Rd, Coburg. Moreland Playgroup has regular sessions 9-11am Tue, Wed, Thursday. On the first Friday every month (10am-12noon) is a Polish speaking playgroup. Contact Gosia at [email protected] or call 9386 2510 or 0432 088 016 The Age Library Broadmeadows: Weekly Storytime Sessions Tuesday - 2pm & Friday - 11am Babytime Tuesday & Friday - 10.15am Billingual Storytimes Arabic - Wednesday 11am Assyrian - Thursday 1pm Turkish - Monday 11am http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/W hats_On/Storytimes Preschool Story Time: Coburg North Primary School, O’Hea St, Coburg Nth. Thursdays 9-10am during school terms. For preschoolers, in the community room. Session is FREE and run by a trained teacher. For details ring: 9354 1660 http://www.coburgnorthps.vic.edu.au/p age/111/Preschool-Storytime smalltalk Playgroups are facilitated by qualified Early Childhood Educators who provide a warm, fun and stimulating playgroup environment for families. They are free and for families with children aged 1-3 years. For more details on a smalltalk Playgroup near you, please contact Lisa Hardy on 9481 9520 or email [email protected] West Brunswick Playgroups West Brunswick Hockey Club Wylie Park, off Union St, Brunswick West Brunswick Playgroup is a volunteer run Playgroup that currently has 10 groups of various ages. Each group runs for 2 hours. There are costs involved. Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri sessions. Contact Kristina at: [email protected] Playgroup for Newly Arrived Families Wed 9.30-11.30am Yooralla - North Children’s Service, 50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy. For families with babies, toddlers and young children. As well as an opportunity for your children to play with other children, there will be information on parenting and other topics. Contact Shabnam: 0414 237 416 DON BOSCO YOUTH CENTRE Open: (during school term) Tues-Fri 3.15-5pm for family sessions all ages to 17yrs Sat 9.30-11am under 11’s Sat 2.30-5pm 11-17yrs Sun 2.30-5pm all ages up to 17yrs Four in-ground trampolines, pool tables, table tennis tables, soccer tables, air hockey, gym equipment, basketball/tennis/ volley ball court. Gold coin donation entry. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent. http://www.donbosco.org.au/TimeTable.htm Merri Community Health Services offers a Social Work Service: DUTY, Monday-Friday, from 1-3pm, 93 Bell St, Coburg. There is no need to make an appointment, just go to reception. Anyone needing information, referral and/or one off social work assistance can use the service, and it’s free. http://mchs.org.au/services/services-for-adults/social-work-service-duty/ LEGO LEARNERS, Thursdays 4-5pm The Age Library, Broadmeadows Have fun learning with LEGO. Children can use LEGO in activities designed to help practise writing, problem solving and develop creativity. LEGO supplied. Ages 6-12. iTOTS Tuesdays 1.15-2pm The Age Library, Broadmeadows Encourage your child to use mobile devices in this fun, digitally interactive learning activity. Each week a different theme will be explored, using the library’s iPads. Ages 2-5. http://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/files/sharedassets/libraries_website/hu me_libraries/pdfs/whats_on_libraries_and_learning_spring_program_web_ ammended.pdf th th CONVERSATION CAFÉ Fridays 5 Sept-7 Nov, 11am-12pm, Preston Library The Conversation Café is a 10-week program which aims to an opportunity to practice English conversation skills. Hosted by Multicultural and Diversity Librarian, Mare Maticevski, who has a background in teaching. Anyone is welcome. Colouring-in activities will be provided for children while their parents take part. Sessions each week will be partly themed, with flexibility for conversations to take their own course. It is not a requirement for participants to attend every week. Light refreshments will be served. http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Calendar.aspx?Mode=M onth&Day=1&Month=9&Year=2014 Community Calendar 1-30 November Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men's health issues, specifically st prostate cancer and depression in men. On Nov 1 start clean shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache. This event raises essential funds and awareness for Movember's men's health partners. au.movember.com/ 1-30 November Lung Health Awareness Month is used to promote lung health and focus on the impact of lung disease in the Australian community. www.lungfoundation.com.au/ 10-16 November National Recycling Week aims to improve the positive environmental outcomes of recycling by increasing community awareness, increasing collection rates and reducing contamination. Local councils, businesses and community groups are encouraged to join in throughout the week. recyclingweek.planetark.org/about/ 11 November Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914-18). Each year Australians observe one minute silence at 11 am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance/ 14 November World Diabetes Day this event is used to increase understanding of diabetes, and to raise funds for research. www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday 16-22 November Post Natal Depression Awareness Week. More than 1 in 7 new mums and 1 in 20 new dads are diagnosed with post natal depression every year in Australia; over 100,000 in 2013. Many more experience it. Help raise awareness and funds to fight perinatal depression and anxiety (during pregnancy and after birth). http://www.panda.org.au/panda-events/postnatal-depressionweek 24-29 November Social Inclusion Week aims to help ensure all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in society. It's about connecting local communities, workmates, family and friends in order to build and strengthen relationships and networks, addressing isolation and exclusion by supporting people who may be unable to help themselves. www.socialinclusionweek.com.au/ 25 November White Ribbon Day aims to raise awareness among Australian men and boys about the roles they can play to prevent violence against women. The campaign calls for men across Australia to speak out and take an oath swearing never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. www.whiteribbon.org.au/ These apps can be found by searching for the title in Google, or in the iTunes App Store. November’s App Telestory $3.79 https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/telestory/id915378506?mt=8&uo=4&at=1l3vq5f Telestory is a BRILLIANT app for 6-8 year olds. It develops their narrative understanding skills, encourages them to interact and most importantly, develops their language skills. How does it work? 1. Users pick a scene to act out – maybe a lightsaber battle or a car chase (there's 30 to select from)? 2. Next they write your script and pick a costume to wear in their scene. 3. Finally, they record LIVE with onscreen special effects and dozens of characters & settings! 4. Share on Toon Tube or with friends. Read Dr Kristy Goodwin’s recommendation on: https://www.facebook.com/everychancetolearn?fref=ts http://everychancetolearn.com.au/ LOCAL EVENTS in Moreland, Darebin and Southern Hume st th INCR-EDIBLE FOOD SWAP Sat 1 Oct,10am-12pm PepperTree Place, 512 Sydney Rd, Coburg Also a Working Bee will be held for the following week’s event. Food Garden Workshop series: Summer Vegie Garden Maintenance. Meet at 10.15 at the Food Swap area, $10/person. th Garden Fiesta! Sat 8 Nov, 10am-4pm Fun for the family with music, kids activities, plant sales, free workshops, cafe & BBQ, info & market stalls. http://www.kildonan.unitingcare.org.au/program_community _peppertree.php MURNONG GATHERING Sat 8 Nov 11am-3pm DeChene Reserve Coburg, from Connolly Ave, follow flags to quarry. Join Wurundjeri Elders and MECCARG for a community celebration of Indigenous Cultural Heritage on the banks of the Merri. Welcome to country and Tanderrum ceremony, Murnong harvest and cook up, Djirri Djirri Dance Troupe, Bush Toy workshops, Bush tucker barbeque. https://www.facebook.com/meccarg?fref=ts th th FAWKNER FESTA Wed 5 - Sat 8 Nov The streets will once again spring to life with the Fawkner Festa. Festa in the Streets will present diverse performances around lunchtime each day. Festa in the Community will include events at Fawkner Library and other venues. Saturday 8 November will see the Festa Final Celebration with street theatre, interactive arts activities, music and more! Day includes performances by The Circus Spot, and a session of Melbourne City Mission’s Parent-child mother goose program. FawknerFesta st COBURG RSL BAND NIGHT #7 Sat 1 Nov, 7pm Coburg RSL, 323 Sydney Rd, Coburg Michael Plater and the Exit Keys, The Happy Lonesome, Pikelet (solo), Brown & Hurley, DMOA, Cougar Vox, J M S Harrison, Sam Filmer & Animachin Films. Entry $5 (includes free snacks), Doors 7pm, kids animation shorts from 7:15! facebook.com/CoburgRSLbandnight OPEN TABLE EVENTS Welcome to Open Table. We use surplus food to create wholesome community feasts, bringing together people from all walks of life. Open Table is based on two key ideas - food waste; and meeting the neighbours. Bring your friends, and your family. st st Lunch In Fawkner Sat 1 Nov, 1-3pm, (1 Sat of every month) Fawkner Senior Citizen's Centre, 77 Jukes Rd Fawkner. Join us for a halal feast Bring yourself, friends and family if you like — garden produce and musical instruments also welcome. Separate dining areas are available. nd st Dinner In Brunswick Sun 2 Nov, 6-8pm, (1 Sun of every month) Brunswick Neighbourhood House, 43a Decarle St, Brunswick Join us for dinner, bring yourself, friends and family if you like — garden produce and musical instruments also welcome. th nd Lunch In Brunswick South Sun 9 Nov, 1-3pm, (2 Sun of each month) Temple Park, Gold St, Brunswick Now the warmer months are here, we’ll be back at Temple Park for a picnic lunch, right next door is the Trugo Club if you want a game! BYO picnic rug. Say [email protected] if you would like to help out at any of these events. http://www.open-table.org/events/upcoming/ FAWKNER LEISURE CENTRE MULTI-CULTURAL WEEK rd th th Mon 3 - Fri 7 Nov 10.30-11.30am (not Tues 4 ) Fawkner Lesiure Centre, 79 - 83 Jukes Road, Fawkner Free - Bring a dish from the culture of the day. Join us to celebrate the diversity of the Moreland region and feast on some delicious multi-cultural cuisine during the Fawkner Leisure Centre’s Multi-Cultural Week. Monday - Arabic, Wednesday - Italian, Thursday - Multi-cultural, Friday - Greek. - 9358 6600 FawknerLeisureMulticulturalWeek th th rd DAREBIN BACKYARD HARVEST FESTIVAL Sun 9 - Sun 23 Nov An annual celebration of home food growing traditions. Visit home gardens, participate in gardening workshops and get inspired. Includes over 16 open gardens and 7 workshops on each weekend as well as in the early evening during the week. Workshops include permaculture, composting, backyard chickens and fruit tree selection and care. The festival is FREE for Darebin residents, $10 per event for non-Darebin residents. Registration is required for all events. There is a limit of 4 events per person. To view the event details and register on-line, go to: DarebinBackyardHarvestFestival FREE CYCLE CONFIDENCE COURSE FOR PARENTS th Sat 15 Nov. 9.30am-12pm, or 1.00-3.30pm. Bell Primary School, Oakover Rd, West Preston Free short workshop for parents who would like to feel more confident riding with their children. This hands-on sessions is for parents of kindergarten and primary school students. www.darebin.vic.gov.au/traveltoschool You will need to bring your own bike along. Bookings: [email protected] or 8470 8506 DarebinEventListing See here for tips on riding to school with your child: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Darebin-Living/Parking-andTransport/Transport Scroll to the end of the section #Travel to School, and you will find under resources FAQ and Tips: Riding With Children PDF th MOREART Sun 26 Oct-Fri 19 Dec, Along Upfield Rail and Bike Precinct Moreland's Public Art Prize is on again. Project Oh! installed at Gowrie Station, on the Upfield Line near Fawkner. Project Oh! is a development of the plastic toy faces, although now the look even more surprised as they are installed in a disused newspaper sellers stand in an outer suburban train station. The project has a small participatory element, a bit of handy work with fuzzy felt which only takes a minute and is fun for all ages. Take part in making your own portrait using jewels with Roseanne Bartley at Gowrie Station. st th Bookings not required. Fridays 31 Oct 9-11am, 7 & th st 14 Nov 11-1.30pm, 21 Nov 3-5pm There is also bike and walking tours of the many exhibitions displayed, go to: MoreArtpublicartshow COBURG LEISURE CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY th Sun 9 Nov, 11am-2pm Free for families and children under 16. Come on down and enjoy face painting, jumping castle, juggling, BBQ, Cafe specials, Group Fitness classes, Active Kids classes, massage vouchers and more. 9354 3504. CoburgLeisureCentreFamilyFunDay th RECYCLING FACILITY TOUR Mon 10 Nov 9.30am Meet at Coburg Library, Victoria St Ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves the kerb? This is your chance to see it for free. Visit the Coburg recycling facility to find out where your recyclables go and what happens to them. Register on 9703 5288. RecyclingFacilityTour th MERLYNSTON DIVERSE VOICES FESTIVAL Sun 16 Nov, 11am-4pm Bain Reserve, Merlyn St, North Coburg. A community-run festival in Merlynston, with local music, entertainment and children’s activities. http://merlynston.wordpress.com/festival/ th rd th HUME FESTIVAL OF MUSIC Fri 14 - Sun 23 Nov th Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Sat 15 Nov, 11am-12.30pm The Age Library, Broadmeadows Making music from household items with Miss Music Fairy. 5368 9199, [email protected] th Making Music Local teachers Wed 19 Nov, 2.30-3.30pm Meadows Performing Arts Hall, Gerbert Street, Broadmeadows 9308 2573 [email protected] th Araden Green Music, Thur 20 Nov, 10am-12pm Lynda Blundell Community Centre, 185-225 Blair Street, Dallas with DJ Hala Saba. Includes Assyrian Chaldean traditional food. 0448 988 882 [email protected] st Ohana Polynesian Festival Fri 21 Nov, 1-5pm Broadmeadows Community Hub, 180-182 Widford Street, Broadmeadows Local Polynesian Groups. Includes tasting of traditional foods. 9302 2131 [email protected] rd Hip Hop Gone Wild - Sun 23 Nov 1-3pm Free Workshops, Hume Performing Arts Program Broadmeadows Leisure Centre, Cnr Pearcedale Pde & Dimboola Rd 9205 2513 [email protected] See full program here: HumeFestivalofMusicProgram th COBURG NIGHT MARKET Friday 28 Nov 5.30-10.30pm Bridges Reserve on Bell Street in Coburg will come alive this summer. This is where you can keep it local on a Friday and enjoy a night of good th food, good music and artisan wares. Every Friday until the 19 Dec. http://www.coburgnightmarket.com.au/ FAMILY EVENTS in Melbourne City Council: go to: www.weekendnotes.com/melbourne/kids/ www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/FortheKids/Pages/FortheKids.aspx st DAY OF THE DEAD Sat 1 Nov, 5-9pm. River Terrace, Federation Square Join Melbourne’s Mexican Community at Fed Square for the world-known tradition of Day of the Dead. To celebrate life and remember loved ones who have passed away. Bring your family and friends to commemorate the holiday with music, storytelling, face painting and most importantly, a typical Day of the Dead Altar for everyone to see. mexvic.org.au INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY Sat 15 Nov, 1-3pm, Preston Library Come and play! Celebrate International Games Day with us at this fun family session where you can explore a selection of new and award winning games with Board Games Australia or reconnect with some old favourites. DarebinLibrariesCalendar 10am-4pm The Age Library, Broadmeadows All ages. Come along and celebrate International Games Day and play many fun games such as Chess, Monopoly, Kerplunk, UNO and poker. You can also play a selection of our PlayStation and Wii games. humelibrarieswhat'sonspring th WHITE RIBBON DAY Tue 25 Nov, 9.30am1.30pm, Victoria Street Mall, Coburg Staff from local organisations have organised a group march from their workplaces to Victoria Street Mall to show their support for the White Ribbon Day campaign, also known as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This event is supported by Merri Community Health, Moreland City Council and Victoria Police. http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/communityservices/white-ribbon-day.html SUNDAY FUNDAY Sundays, 10.30am-1pm, and stay for up to one hour. Lego Education Learning Centre, Shop 5/439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands. Come along with a buddy, daddy or even nanna to have some serious building fun. Each week has a different theme. No bookings required. $5.00 per person (adults and children) one adult to every 3 children. Phone: 03 96021116 http://mooreed.com.au/LearningCentrePrograms/SundayFun day.aspx nd NEPAL FESTIVAL Sun 2 Nov 1-10pm, Federation Square Enjoy free entertainment with the official opening of festival, live performances of Nepalese music and dance, a fashion parade and more. Taste authentic Nepalese flavours at the food market along River Terrace and browse an exhibition of Nepalese arts and crafts, photographs and paintings. nrn.org.au ARTPLAY, Birrarung Marr th rd Tracking With The Pitcha Makin Fellaz (exhibition) 29 Oct - 23 Nov Come and see the twelve giant animal designs created by kids at ArtPlay with the Pitcha Makin Fellaz. The Fellaz are a group of 7 Aboriginal men from Ballarat who create art together and have developed their own unique style. The kids explored aboriginal stories of the Yarra and worked with the Fellaz to learn their techniques. Using stamps, paint and patterns they created 2-metre high animals. Everyone is invited to the launch party at 3pm on Sunday 2 November at ArtPlay (drinks & nibbles provided). Free, no bookings required. Children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. For other events go to:http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay/WhatsOn/Pages/FreeWorkshopsEvents.aspx th th MARRIOTT CPECIAL, CHRISTMAS WISHING TREE, Fri 14 Nov, 11.30-2pm, St Paul’s Court, Federation Square Stop by St Paul’s Court and place a Christmas decoration on the Marriott Hotel’s Christmas Wishing Tree to help children with Cerebral Palsy have a very Merry Christmas. You can also treat yourself to a delicious gingerbread man and join in all the fun activities to kick start Christmas for very deserving kids. Be sure to have your Christmas wish list ready for Santa! cpec.org.au POLISH FESTIVAL Sun 16 Nov, 10am-5pm, Federation Square Spend a day experiencing the colours, sounds and aromas of Poland. Enjoy live music performances, traditional dances, special acts and entertainment running all day on the main stage. Kids can get creative with arts and crafts activities running all day at the Kid’s Stop. polishfestival.com.au NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA International, 180 St Kilda Rd th nd Express Yourself: Romance Was Born for Kids 17 Oct-22 Mar 2015 10am-5pm Children and their families can explore this vibrantly designed interactive exhibition featuring spectacular displays of art works, fashion and other surprises. Children will be inspired to express themselves as they make accessories and drawings inspired by the world of Romance Was Born, and be immersed in specially developed multimedia environments. Exhibition space, Ground Level st st Emily Floyd: The Dawn for Kids 21 Nov-1 Mar 2015, 10am–5pm (Closed Mondays) Exhibition space, Level 3, NGV Australia In conjunction with the major survey exhibition The Dawn, artist Emily Floyd invites visitors to experience two interactive spaces that encourage creativity using letters and words. The first project in collaboration with designer and educator Mary Featherston, provides a social space for families, inviting young visitors to make ephemeral sculptures using specially made letter blocks. In an adjacent space, experimentation with design and typography is encouraged through a Small Press equipped with copiers and typewriters, where visitors can put their thoughts on paper, creating their own short-run publication. rd The Instrument Builders Project (IBP). 1-23 Nov, daily 10am-5pm Ian Potter Centre, NGV Australia IBP is a collaboration between Australian and Indonesian artists and musicians. Visit the workshop and watch the artists as they conceptualise, build, perform and exhibit new works together. Public programs include concerts, exhibitions, workshops and talks. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/instrument-builders-project th IMMIGRATION MUSEUM SCOTTISH FESTIVAL DAY Sunday 16 Nov, 11am-4pm Immigration Museum. Adults $15 (includes museum and exhibition entry) Piping Hot Scots – pipe band, Scottish Gaelic Choir, Hail the Haggis – try haggis, and a variety of other Scottish specialties,Tartan Up – help weave a new tartan with coloured tape on the walls and floor of the museum, After the Referendum – join Scottish historian Alex Tyrell talk about Scottish and European history and ideas of national identity. For the Wee Ones - try family tree craft activities. Shetland Ponies & Mini-Golf (gold coin donation). Family Tree - Explore your own clan and family roots. http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whatson/scottish-festival/ th MELBOURNE ZOO PLAYGROUP DAY th 24 Nov 10am-1pm All Playgroup Victoria members receive 20% off the admission fee. Hands-on activities for children. Melbourne Zoo Playgroup Day st BARRIERS TO EDUCATION Tue 18 -Fri 21 Nov, Swanston St Forecourt, Federation Square Explore an interactive installation at Swanston St Forecourt that uncovers the world’s greatest challenges to education. The transformative power of education is immense. It empowers children’s lives – fostering skills, knowledge and resilience. Education improves self-confidence and nurtures respect for others. It powers economies and builds nations. Education can lift children – and whole communities – out of poverty. Barriers to education is a school-based initiative of Save the Children Australia. The program focusses on education as a fundamental right of all children and highlights the key barriers to learning for children around the world. savethechildren.org.au SISTER-CITIES GREEK GLENDI FESTIVAL rd Sun 23 Nov 12-9pm, Federation Square The Annual Greek Glendi Festival is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Sister-Cities Melbourne and Thessaloniki. Come and join the celebrations, kick back and enjoy live music and performances on the main stage. Glendi is the Greek word for ‘party’ and ‘celebrating’ so stop by the Square and join in the fun! thessaloniki.org.au Here is an article for those of you raising bilingual children http://www.vicsegnewfutures.org.au/ne ws/video-resource-all-talk-raisingbilingual-children th WALK AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE 25 Nov, 1-2.30pm. Federation Square Join the sixth annual Walk Against Family Violence. Every year, the Walk Against Family Violence is held to remember and honour the victims of family violence and to show that the community does not accept violence against women and children. Enjoy the free activities and entertainment at Fed Square before and after the walk and show your support for the campaign to end family violence by purchasing a ‘Walk Against Family Violence’ wrist band. walkagainstfamilyviolence An article on Helping Children avoid depression through teaching a way of problem solving: http://www.generationnext.com.au/2014 /10/helping-children-avoid-depression/ Useful and helpful information for parents can be found at the following websites, most include tip sheets on various topics related to child development and parenting. http://raisingchildren.net.au/ http://parenting.sa.gov.au/ http://parentingaustralia.com.au/ http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
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